Countries have improved since SARS. They understand the importance of responding and being as prompt and transparent as possible.
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While we cannot predict when or if the H5N1 virus might spark a pandemic, we cannot ignore the warning signs. For the first time in human history, we have a chance to prepare ourselves for a pandemic before it arrives.Margaret Chan
Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously, precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world.
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All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans. Countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.
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Clearly, countries expressed the wish to have more. But at least we have something to rely upon for the time being.
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I think this is a very strong message coming from the U.S. government,
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This change to a higher phase of alert is a signal to governments, to ministries of health and other ministries, to the pharmaceutical industry and the business community that certain actions now should be undertaken with increased urgency and at an accelerated pace.
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